Reject Microsoft $3 addiction hit: open source advocate
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Microsoft addicted many of the first billion users to its proprietary platform using the ruse of encouraging software piracy in developing nations. Now the software giant intends to hook the next billion users by providing a cheap hit of $3 software. These are the claims of a longstanding open source advocate, who has started a campaign urging third world governments to reject Microsoft's offer of cheap software.
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The battle to bridge the digital divide in the third world has recently created a rift of sorts between aid providers about the best way to tackle the problem. Open source advocates are backing initiatives like the One Laptop Per Child project which aims to provide a cheap Linux laptop for all children in developing countries. Other aid organizations favour using recycled computers to stock school computer labs. The second option suits Microsoft as most recycled computers would be able to run its cut price software. Full Story |
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